Paleontology

Understanding how life has developed and transformed on Earth over millions of years is one of the most fascinating challenges of modern science. Paleontology, through the study of fossils, reconstructs the interactions between organisms and ecosystems across different geological eras, revealing the evolutionary, ecological, and environmental processes that have shaped the planet’s biodiversity.
In an age of rapid climate change, knowledge of past crises and the strategies adopted by organisms to overcome them provides essential tools to interpret the present and prepare for a sustainable future. Fossils are invaluable records of the history of life and of Earth itself, keys to understanding the deep roots of living forms and the connection between the biosphere and the geosphere. At the BiGeA Department, paleontological research deepens our understanding of the major turning points in evolution and offers crucial perspectives for addressing the challenges of today and tomorrow.